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Coastal Carolina University
Conway,
SC
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate79%
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About Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University is a public, state university in the suburb of Conway, South Carolina. Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954. The university currently enrolls around 10,337 students a year, including 9,797 undergraduates.
Coastal Carolina University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Coastal Carolina University. Coastal Carolina University admitted 79% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 13,493 out of 17,161 total applicants were accepted.
| Coastal Carolina University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 34% |
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Coastal Carolina University is located in the town of Conway, South Carolina,.
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College Info
Coastal Carolina University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Coastal Carolina University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Coastal Carolina University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Coastal Carolina University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1030 - 1180
Math SAT Range
510 - 590
Reading SAT Range
510 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1180 and Above
Good
1030 to 1180
Avg
1030 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Coastal Carolina University students is 1110. Applicants with SAT scores of 1180 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Coastal Carolina University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1030 to 1180 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1030 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Coastal Carolina University.
Coastal Carolina University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,268
In State$42,256
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,460
$29,448
Fees
$180
$180
Housing
$11,418
$11,418
Books
$1,210
$1,210
Student Life
Wondering what life at Coastal Carolina University is like? There are approximately 10,337 students enrolled at Coastal Carolina University, including 9,797 undergraduate students and 540 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 41% percent are from SC and 59% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time41%
In State59%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,337
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
79%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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